Hey folks! Today I got my first spool of TPU. I was quite excited to replace the cap of a controller’s joystick. But now I am looking for ideas what to print next.
…I was expecting more of a “rubber-ish” feel, when I ordered TPU. It’s a lot more sleek? than I expected. Or is that, because I ordered transparent “High Speed TPU”?
edit: Forgot to mention it’s 95A
Tpu is not Tpu. Lots of reviews on the different types. Using hex or lightening infills at low percentages can help with squishiness. I make footpads for lots of my prints or other things around the house with tpu.
Phone cases are a popular option (always wanted a dickbutt phonecase but couldn’t find one on Amazon?)
Bistable auxetic structures are pretty cool.
https://www.printables.com/en/model/604690-bistable-auxetic-structure-parametric-with-opensca
I printed a Fairphoe 4 bumper case in 95A since the origianal was 40€. It’s incredibly durable but at the time I printed it using a bowden extruder so I had to clean it up considerably due to stringing. I have a direct drive extruder since today (will post about it soon) and will print another bumper for a family member. I’m excited about how it will turn out
as far as things to print… self-designed TPU covers for phones. to, you know. Show off. Alternatively, there’s always all sorts of wheely things with compliant tweels.
or springs, or shock absorbers. I’ve also found it useful for hinges or things that will be flexing often since TPU doesn’t stress like PLA or abs or asa does with extreme flexing.
